Road conditions remain extremely dangerous and anyone who doesn't have to be out driving should avoid leaving where they are.

That warning came directly from NC Gov. Pat McCrory at a news conference Wednesday morning.

State and local transportation crews are working around the clock to try and keep the roads clear.

Officials with the Charlotte Department of Transportation said that the snow was falling faster than crews could keep the roads clear.

NCDOT was out into the night working to clear the interstates and state highways.

By mid-afternoon traffic in Charlotte was moving at a snail's pace. More than 140 accidents had been reported to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Interstate 77 southbound is impassable at milemarker two due to the snow, the state DOT reports.

In Union County, Highway 74 was at a crawl in the early afternoon hours with traffic stopped between Wingate and Monroe.

The state DOT released several tips for people who cannot avoid driving.

If you're not able to stay at home, here are a few safety tips for driving in winter weather: -- Clear windows and mirrors; -- Reduce speed and leave plenty of room between you and other vehicles; -- Approach bridges and overpasses with extreme caution and do not apply your brakes while on a bridge unless necessary; -- If you begin to slide, take your foot off the gas and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide. Do not apply the brakes as that will cause further loss of control of the car; -- Come to a complete stop or yield the right of way when approaching an intersection in case any vehicles coming from other directions lose control of their vehicles while trying to stop; -- Be on the lookout for fallen tree limbs and power lines from snow/ice accumulation. NCDOT crews work with local power companies to remove the fallen limbs and downed lines as quickly as possible; -- If you have a cellular phone, take it with you. You can contact the Highway Patrol statewide by calling *HP (*47) or call law enforcement by dialing 911. But please don't call 911 to check on road conditions. That line must be kept open for emergencies.

Officials at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport said Wednesday night that the airport was still open, but that the roadways around it were still hazardous.

They said that approximately 450 departures were canceled during the day, and that the airlines reduced operations in Charlotte by 50 percent.

Although aircraft are still arriving and departing, travelers could expect significant delays.

Airport staff, officials said, were distributing supplies like cots, blankets and pillows to passengers who would be in the terminal overnight, and some of the airport's restaurants would remain open through the night.

The Pine Belt Baptist Association, with the help of Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southeast Mississippi (R3SM), came together to bring in volunteers to work on one of the biggest home rebuilds since the 2017 tornado. (Photo source: WDAM)

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The Pine Belt Baptist Association along with the help of Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southeast Mississippi (R3SM) has came together to bring in volunteers to work on one of the biggest home rebuilds since the 2017 tornado. "And we're so grateful to see people coming in and constructing houses for those that are in need," says Pastor Joseph Scott with East Jerusalem Baptist Church. James Eaton says his home was destroyed in the 2017 tornado. Since then, he says he's been livi...

The Pine Belt Baptist Association along with the help of Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southeast Mississippi (R3SM) has came together to bring in volunteers to work on one of the biggest home rebuilds since the 2017 tornado. "And we're so grateful to see people coming in and constructing houses for those that are in need," says Pastor Joseph Scott with East Jerusalem Baptist Church. James Eaton says his home was destroyed in the 2017 tornado. Since then, he says he's been livi...

Every spring, college football teams take to the practice fields to assess and answer questions arising after the previous season. This spring, the University of Southern Mississippi faces more questions than usual.

Every spring, college football teams take to the practice fields to assess and answer questions arising after the previous season. This spring, the University of Southern Mississippi faces more questions than usual.

University of Southern Mississippi right-hander Nick Sandlin dominated the University of Texas-San Antonio Saturday in a 12-2 Conference USA victory at Pete Taylor Park. Monday, the junior from Evans, Ga., was honored for that performance. Sandlin was named C-USA Pitcher of the Week after tying allowing three hits in seven shutout innings that included tying a career high with 14 strikeouts and walking only one.

University of Southern Mississippi right-hander Nick Sandlin dominated the University of Texas-San Antonio Saturday in a 12-2 Conference USA victory at Pete Taylor Park. Monday, the junior from Evans, Ga., was honored for that performance. Sandlin was named C-USA Pitcher of the Week after tying allowing three hits in seven shutout innings that included tying a career high with 14 strikeouts and walking only one.

Roger Satcher was confirmed earlier this month by the Jones County Board of Education as the new head football coach at South Jones High School. (Photo source: WDAM archive)

Five years ago, Roger Satcher got a phone call that took him out of the principal’s office and back to the football field. Now, Satcher will be running his own program on a full-time basis for the first time. The long-time high school coach and administrator was confirmed earlier this month by the Jones County Board of Education as the new head football coach at South Jones High School. Satcher, 54, who spent the past four football seasons as the Braves’ defensive coord...

Five years ago, Roger Satcher got a phone call that took him out of the principal’s office and back to the football field. Now, Satcher will be running his own program on a full-time basis for the first time. The long-time high school coach and administrator was confirmed earlier this month by the Jones County Board of Education as the new head football coach at South Jones High School. Satcher, 54, who spent the past four football seasons as the Braves’ defensive coord...